Akzo Nobel NVLTS:0LND +1.46%74 Gross Margin % is 40.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 41.58. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LND with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Akzo Nobel NV ranks better than 81.93% on this metric.
Akzo Nobel NV gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LND'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.17 Med: 41.58 Max: 45.96
Current: 40.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Akzo Nobel NV was 45.96%. The lowest was 36.17%. And the median was 41.58%.
LTS:0LND's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.93% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs LTS:0LND: 40.07
Akzo Nobel NV had a gross margin of 40.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Akzo Nobel NV was -1.30% per year.
Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Akzo Nobel NV had a gross margin of 40.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Akzo Nobel NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Akzo Nobel NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0LND vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Akzo Nobel NV Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) has a Gross Margin % of 40.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.58. Over the past decade, Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.17 to 45.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #281 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Akzo Nobel NV's current Gross Margin % of 40.99% is near median its 10-year median of 41.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.17 to a high of 45.96. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 40.99% is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #281 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Akzo Nobel NV has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akzo Nobel NV's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #281 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Akzo Nobel NV in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 40.99% is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Akzo Nobel NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.17 to 45.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.58 vs. the industry median of 23.44, Akzo Nobel NV has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.44, based on 1,555 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Akzo Nobel NV's current Gross Margin % of 40.99% is 74.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akzo Nobel NV's current Gross Margin % is 40.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akzo Nobel NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.28, compared to a current price of €60.42 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.58 and 74.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. Akzo Nobel NV's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND), the current Gross Margin % is 40.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.42 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.28.
GuruFocus considers Akzo Nobel NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LND:
Gross Margin %: 40.99% (near median its 10-year median of 41.58)
GF Value™: €56.28 vs. price of €60.42 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Chemicals median (#281 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AkzoNobel is the world's third-largest paints and coatings producer, with its largest market being Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, which accounted for roughly 48% of revenue in 2025. The company operates through two segments: decorative paints, which focuses on architectural interior and exterior coatings, and performance coatings, which serves industrial end markets such as automotive refinish, aerospace, and marine and protective applications.
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